Is there anyone using a HDMI cable to connect your Andoid phone to a TV to watch Optus Sport?

the Optus Sport app works well on my Samsung Note 8. If I mirror its screen to a TV, the app still works well. However, when I use a HDMI cable to connect the phone to the same TV, the videos on Optus Sport app keep refreshing every 2-3 seconds and sometimes stops as "Playback error".

All other apps and videos work well with this HDMI connection from the phone to the TV. Only Optus Sport has problems.

I rang Optus Sport support number and was told that its the TV's issues. I don't think so.

I seem to think I've seen this issue before on this forum without resolution.

I would recommend forgetting about HDMI connection and go down the Google Chromecast route.(about $50) Far easier than having your phone connected directly to your tv. You can sit comfortably in a chair and use your phone like a remote control.

Dave

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I searched through this forum before posting the question. Past questions are all about Iphone & TV.

Android screen mirroring over Wifi works fine. However, it relies on the wifi signal strength and is only free if your home internet is not metered, which is not my case. That's why I want to connect via HDMI instead of casting.

A Miricast dongle costs a around $20 again with advantage of using you phone like a remote.

I use one when I am away in my caravan for casting downloaded Netflix programs etc from my phone when out of reception.

Dave

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Not sure if that is specifically an Optus Sport issue but just a heads up you have the option to log a support case

If you do, let us know how you go

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